@Mrkhan

Date posted: Yesterday

OCD

I am Muslim I want to explain a problem. I have been suffering from this issue for about five or six years, especially during Ramadan when I keep fasting. I experience a very strange condition. Even if I want to, I cannot feel happy. I do keep all my fasts, but the problem is that throughout the day while fasting I keep having strange thoughts. Whatever thought comes into my mind feels 100% true to me. I cannot decide by myself whether it is true or not, so I ask other people to confirm it. I get very tired and frustrated from this. I cannot leave the fast, and I also cannot tell this problem to anyone openly. For example, thoughts come to my mind like: “Did I drink water?” or “Did I eat something?” Then I cannot decide, so I ask someone else, “Did I do something like that?” They say, “No, you didn’t do anything.” But still the thought keeps bothering me. At night I also sleep less, and sometimes my heart starts beating fast. If I am sitting somewhere, I start thinking maybe someone secretly gave me something to eat. Then I check the taste in my mouth, and sometimes I even feel a taste similar to what I imagined. Sometimes someone is talking in front of me and I feel as if they said something about me. Occasionally I ask them, and they say no, and sometimes I cannot even ask them. Please tell me some solution to this problem.

AllisonRojas

Date posted: Yesterday

Hi! I’m not a Muslim, but I am a Catholic and I fast regularly. I also find that fasting exacerbates my OCD. Lack of food and lack of sleep are two big triggers for me. I wish I had a solution. Just wanted to offer some support that you’re not alone. 🩷

@Mrkhan

Date posted: Yesterday

Bro how can i relief

Kevin V

Date posted: Yesterday

While I myself do not fast, I have this thing where when I am stressed, my appetite is significantly decreased. I had a horrible OCD attack in February, and for the first 3 weeks, I couldn't eat properly because of the stress. However, me not eating properly made the stress and OCD worse. When I stay hydrated and eat regularly, my OCD is somewhat quieter and more stable. It's very possible that your fasting is making your OCD worse, as the hunger increases stress, which makes it easier for OCD to strike.

@Mrkhan

Date posted: Yesterday

But why I am million ppls have fast

T.028._

Date posted: Yesterday

Hellow Ramadhan Mubarak.., I am also a Muslim, I'm so sorry you had to go through this, I just want to tell you that ocd during ramadan is very challenging, I even feel that it is stronger during Ramadan (fr), because during Ramadan we will definitely feel hungry, and some people don't get enough sleep during ramadan (These two things can trigger increasingly intense doubt intense bad thoughts) and yaaa let waswas be there and continue your productivity as usual and ur fast still valid 🤗!!, If you still feel able to fast, make sure you eat well and drink water properly so you don't get dehydrated.

@Mrkhan

Date posted: Yesterday

How can i secure

T.028._

Date posted: Yesterday

@@Mrkhan Just sit with that discomfort, and if you doubt yourself, leave that doubt there and continue your fast until it is time to break the fast

@Mrkhan

Date posted: Yesterday

@T.028._ - But why they attack to me

T.028._

Date posted: Yesterday

@@Mrkhan Because you have a very soft and kind heart

@Mrkhan

Date posted: Yesterday

@T.028._ - Did u ever these things

T.028._

Date posted: Yesterday

@@Mrkhan Yes, I have it, but it's not as intense as my harm OCD, for example, when I do ablution, "Hey, did I fart?" When I pray and wudhu and yes even though I know I didn't fart but that still "what if you fart" And at some times I also repeat my prayers

@Mrkhan

Date posted: 20h

@T.028._ - Ohh mean u also in OCD

T.028._

Date posted: 17h

@@Mrkhan Yeah but the theme is harm ocd

@Mrkhan

Date posted: 13h

@T.028._ - Yes but how we forgot it

T.028._

Date posted: 13h

@@Mrkhan If you want and are willing, you can consult a psychiatrist who is an expert in ocd and therapy such as erp🤗 they'll help youu

@Mrkhan

Date posted: 7h

@T.028._ - Ok i am

Nia18

Date posted: Yesterday

Hey, happy Ramadan. You want to try to not ask. Ocd is trying to force you to check and to find the answer

@Mrkhan

Date posted: Yesterday

Then what can i do

Nia18

Date posted: Yesterday

@@Mrkhan You can think "maybe I ate, maybe I did not" and try to leave it even if it bothers you

@Mrkhan

Date posted: Yesterday

@Nia18 - But why am I having these thoughts?

Nia18

Date posted: Yesterday

@@Mrkhan Because you have ocd!

@Mrkhan

Date posted: Yesterday

@Nia18 - How can i manage it

Nia18

Date posted: Yesterday

@@Mrkhan When you get the question, you must not do anything it tells you to do. Such as check flavours in your mouth, or ask people

@Mrkhan

Date posted: Yesterday

@Nia18 - Can i be relax without treat and without counseling to doctor

Nia18

Date posted: Yesterday

@@Mrkhan You can but, its better to get help, ocd therapist

@Mrkhan

Date posted: Yesterday

@Nia18 - Ok thanks for help 😊

Nia18

Date posted: Yesterday

@@Mrkhan 🙂🩷

Anonymous

Date posted: Yesterday

When you have those thoughts, imagine them as clouds floating by. That’s all they are, when you feel the urge to ask someone, don’t, even if it’s hard. God knows your intentions and he loves you.

@Mrkhan

Date posted: Yesterday

But why am I having these thoughts?

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